CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2023	Oct. 02, 2022	Oct. 01, 2023	Oct. 02, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)	$ 131,058	$ 122,502	$ 394,071	$ 369,876
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(49,024)	(81,972)	4,474	(151,580)
Changes in defined benefit plans, net of tax	3,401	861	2,554	(876)
Changes in derivative financial instruments, net of tax	(1,724)	(1,252)	2,218	(792)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income	(47,347)	(82,363)	9,246	(153,248)
Comprehensive income:	83,711	40,139	403,317	216,628
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(309)	(273)	(354)	(642)
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	668	515	727	148
Comprehensive income attributable to Sonoco	$ 84,070	$ 40,381	$ 403,690	$ 216,134